Find the distance between the points:
A(9, 3) and B(15, 11)
In this question, we have to use the distance formula to find the distance between two points which is given by, say for points P(x1,x2) and Q(y1,y2) then
PQ = √(x2 – x1)2 + (y2 – y1)2
AB = √{(15 – 9)2 + (11 – 3)2}
= √{(6)2 + (8)2}
= √{36 + 64}
= √100
∴ AB = 10 units.
Find the distance between the points:
A(7, – 4) and B(– 5, 1)
In this question, we have to use the distance formula to find the distance between two points which is given by, say for points P(x1,x2) and Q(y1,y2) then
PQ = √(x2 – x1)2 + (y2 – y1)2
AB = √{(– 5 – 7)2 + (1 – (– 4))2}
= √{(– 12)2 + (5)2}
= √{144 + 25}
= √169
∴ AB = 13 units
Find the distance between the points:
A(– 6, – 4) and B(9, – 12)
In this question, we have to use the distance formula to find the distance between two points which is given by, say for points P(x1,x2) and Q(y1,y2) then
PQ = √(x2 – x1)2 + (y2 – y1)2
AB = √{(9 – (– 6))2 + (– 12 – (– 4))2}
= √{(15)2 + (– 8)2}
= √{225 + 64}
= √289
∴ AB = 17 units
Find the distance between the points:
A(1, – 3) and B(4, – 6)
In this question, we have to use the distance formula to find the distance between two points which is given by, say for points P(x1,x2) and Q(y1,y2) then
PQ = √(x2 – x1)2 + (y2 – y1)2
AB = √{(4 – 1)2 + (– 6 – (– 3))2}
= √{(3)2 + (– 3)2}
= √{9 + 9}
= √18
∴ AB = 3√2 units
Find the distance between the points:
P(a + b , a – b) and Q(a – b, a + b)
In this question, we have to use the distance formula to find the distance between two points which is given by, say for points P(x1,x2) and Q(y1,y2) then
PQ = √(x2 – x1)2 + (y2 – y1)2
AB = √{((a – b) – (a + b))2 + ((a + b) – (a – b))2}
= √{(– 2b)2 + (2b)2}
= √{4b2 + 4b2}
= √8b2
∴ AB = 2√2b units
Find the distance between the points:
P(a sin a, acos a) and Q(a cos a, – a sin a)
In this question, we have to use the distance formula to find the distance between two points which is given by, say for points P(x1,x2) and Q(y1,y2) then
PQ = √(x2 – x1)2 + (y2 – y1)2
PQ = √{(a cos a – a sin a)2 – (– a sin a – a cos a)2}
= √{(a2 cos2 a + a2 sin2 a – 2a2 sina.cosa + a2 cos2 a + a2 sin2 a + 2a2 sina.cosa }
= √{ a2 (cos2 a + sin2 a) + (a2 (cos2 a + sin2 a))}
= √a2(1) + a2 (1)
= √a2(1 + 1)
∴ PQ = a√2 units
Find the distance of each of the following points from the origin:
A(5, – 12)
Since it is given that the distance is to be found from origin so in this question we have to use the distance formula keeping one – point fix i.e. O (0,0), as shown below:
OA = √{(5 – 0)2 + (– 12 – 0)2}
= √{(5)2 + (– 12)2}
= √{25 + 144}
= √169
∴ OA = 13 units
Find the distance of each of the following points from the origin:
B(– 5, 5)
Since it is given that the distance is to be found from origin so in this question we have to use the distance formula keeping one – point fix i.e. O (0,0), as shown below:
OB = √{(– 5 – 0)2 + (5 – 0)2}
= √{(– 5)2 + (5)2}
= √{25 + 25}
= √50
∴ OB = 5√2 units
Find the distance of each of the following points from the origin:
C(– 4, – 6).
Since it is given that the distance is to be found from origin so in this question we have to use the distance formula keeping one – point fix i.e. O (0,0), as shown below:
OC = √{(– 4 – 0)2 + (– 6 – 0)2}
= √{(– 4)2 + (– 6)2}
= √{16 + 36}
∴ OC = √52 units
Find all possible values of × for which the distance between the points A(x, – 1) and B(5, 3) is 5 units.
Given:
Distance AB = 5 units
By distance formula, as shown below:
AB = √{(5 – x)2 + (3 – (– 1))2}
5 = √{(5 – x)2 + (4)2}
5 = √{25 + x2 – 10x + 16}
5 = √{41 + x2 – 10x}
Squaring both sides we get
25 = 41 + x2 – 10x
⇒ 16 + x2 – 10x = 0
⇒ (x – 8)(x – 2) = 0
⇒ × = 8 or × = 2
∴ The values of × can be 8 or 2
Find all possible values of y for which the distance between the points A(2, – 3) and B(10, y) is 10 units.
Given, the distance AB = 10 units
By distance formula, as shown below:
AB = √{(10 – 2)2 + (y – (– 3))2}
10 = √{(8)2 + (y + 3)2}
10 = √{64 + y2 + 6y + 9}
10 = √{73 + y2 + 6y}
Squaring both sides we get
100 = 73 + y2 + 6y
On solving the equation, 100 = 73 + y2 + 6y
⇒ 27 + y2 + 6y = 0
⇒ y2 + 6y + 27 = 0
⇒(y – 3)(y + 9) = 0
⇒ y = 3 or y = – 9
∴ The values of y can be 3 or – 9
Find the values of x for which the distance between the points P(x, 4) and Q(9, 10) is 10 units.
Given the distance PQ = 10 units
By distance formula, as shown below:
PQ = √{(9 – x)2 + (10 – 4)2}
10 = √{(9 – x)2 + (6)2}
10 = √{81 + x2 – 18x + 36}
10 = √{117 + x2 – 18x}
Squaring both sides we get
⇒ 100 = 117 + x2 – 18x
⇒ x2 – 18x + 17x = 0
⇒ (x – 1)(x – 17)
⇒ × = 1 or × = 17
If the point A(x,2) is equidistant from the points B(8, – 2) and C(2, – 2), find the value of x. Also, find the length of AB.
Given that point A is equidistant from points B and C , so AB = AC
By distance formula, as shown below:
AB = √{(8 – x)2 + (– 2 – 2)2}
= √{(8 – x)2 + (– 4)2}
= √{64 + x2 – 16x + 16}
= √{80 + x2 – 16x}
AC = √{(2 – x)2 + (– 2 – 2)2}
= √{(2 – x)2 + (4)2}
= √{4 + x2 – 4x + 16}
= √{20 + x2 – 4x}
Now, AB = AC
Squaring both sides, we get,
(80 + x2 – 16x) = (20 + x2 – 4x)
60 = 12x
x = 5
⇒ AB = √{80 + x2 – 16x}
⇒ AB = √(80 + 52 – 16× 5)
= 5 units
If the point A(0, 2) is equidistant from the points B(3, p) and C(p, 5), find the value of p. Also, find the length of AB.
Given that point A is equidistant from points B and C, so AB = AC
By distance formula, as shown below:
AB = √{(3 – 0)2 + (p – 2)2}
= √{(3)2 + (p – 2)2}
= √{9 + p2 – 4p + 4}
⇒ AB = √{13 + p2 – 4p}
AC = √{(p – 0)2 + (5 – 2)2}
= √{(p)2 + (3)2}
⇒ AB = √{9 + p2}
Now, AB = AC
Squaring both sides, we get,
(13 + p2 – 4p) = (9 + p2)
⇒ 4 = 4p
⇒ p = 1
Now, AB = √{13 + p2 – 4p}
⇒ AB = √(13 + 1 – 4)
= √10 units
Therefore, the distance of AB = √10 units.
Find the point on the x – axis which is equidistant from the points (2, – 5) and (– 2, 9).
Let the point be X(x,0) and the other two points are given as A(2, – 5) and B(– 2,9)
Given XA = XB
By distance formula, as shown below:
XA = √{(2 – x)2 + (– 5 – 0)2}
= √{(2 – x)2 + (– 5)2}
= √{4 + x2 – 4x + 25}
⇒ XA = √{29 + x2 – 4x}
XB = √{(– 2 – x)2 + (9 – 0)2}
= √{(– 2 – x)2 + (9)2}
= √{4 + x2 + 4x + 81}
⇒ XB = √{85 + x2 + 4x}
Now since
XA = XB
Squaring both sides, we get,
(29 + x2 – 4x) = (85 + x2 + 4x)
56 = – 8x
x = – 7
The point on × axis is (– 7, 0)
Find points on the x – axis, each of which is at a distance of 10 units from the point A(11, – 8).
Let the point be X(x,0)
XA = 10
By distance formula, as shown below:
XA = √{(11 – x)2 + (– 8 – 0)2}
10 = √{(11 – x)2 + (– 8)2}
10 = √{121 + x2 – 22x + 64}
10 = √{185 + x2 – 22x}
Squaring both sides we get
100 = (185 + x2 – 22x)
⇒ 85 + x2 – 22x = 0
⇒ x2 – 22x + 85 = 0
⇒ (x – 5)(x – 17)
⇒ × = 5 or × = 17
The points are (5, 0) and (17, 0)
Find the point on the y – axis which is equidistant from the points A(6, 5) and B(– 4, 3).
Let the point be Y(0,y) and the other two points given as A(6,5) and B(– 4,3)
Given YA = YB
By distance formula, as shown below:
YA = √{(6 – 0)2 + (5 – y)2}
= √{(6)2 + (5 – y)2}
= √{36 + 25 + y2 – 10y}
⇒ YA = √{61 + y2 – 10y}
YB = √{(– 4 – 0)2 + (3 – y)2}
= √{(– 4)2 + (9 + y2 – 6y)}
= √{16 + 9 + y2 – 6y}
⇒ YB = √{25 + y2 – 6y}
Now, YA = YB
Squaring both sides, we get,
(61 + y2 – 10y) = (25 + y2 – 6y)
36 = 4y
⇒ y = 9
The point is (0, 9)
If the point P(x, y) is equidistant from the points A(5, 1) and B(– 1, 5), prove that 3x = 2y.
The point P(x, y) is equidistant from the points A(5, 1) and B(– 1, 5), means PA = PB
By distance formula, as shown below:
PA = √{(5 – x)2 + (1 – y)2}
= √{(25 + x2 – 10x) + (1 + y2 – 2y)}
⇒ PA = √{26 + x2 – 10x + y2 – 2y}
PB = √{(– 1 – x)2 + (5 – y)2}
= √{(1 + x2 + 2x + 25 + y2 – 10y)}
⇒ PB = √{(26 + x2 + 2x + y2 – 10y)}
Now, PA = PB
Squaring both sides, we get
26 + x2 – 10x + y2 – 2y = 26 + x2 + 2x + y2 – 10y
⇒ 12x = 8y
⇒3x = 2y
Hence proved.
If P(x, y) is a point equidistant from the points A(6, – 1) and B(2, 3), show that × – y = 3.
By distance formula, as shown below:
PA = √{(6 – x)2 + (– 1 – y)2}
= √{(36 + x2 –12x) + (1 + y2 + 2y)}
⇒ PA = √{37 + x2 – 12x + y2 + 2y}
PB = √{(2 – x)2 + (3 – y)2}
= √{(4 + x2 – 4x + 9 + y2 – 6y)}
⇒ PB = √{(13 + x2 – 4x + y2 – 6y)}
Given: PA = PB
Squaring both sides, we get
(37 + x2 – 12x + y2 + 2y) = (13 + x2 – 4x + y2 – 6y)
24 = 8x – 8y
Dividing by 8
x – y = 3
Hence proved.
Find the coordinates of the point equidistant from three given points A(5, 3), B(5, – 5) and C(1, – 5).
Let the point be P(x,y), then since all three points are equidistant therefore
PA = PB = PC
By distance formula, as shown below:
We have, PA = √{(5 – x)2 + (3 – y)2}
= √{25 + x2 – 10x + 9 + y2 – 6y}
⇒ PA = √{34 + x2 – 10x + y2 – 6y}
PB = √{(5 – x)2 + (– 5 – y)2}
= √{25 + x2 – 10x + 25 + y2 + 10y}
⇒ PB = √{50 + x2 – 10x + y2 + 10y}
PC = √{(1 – x)2 + (– 5 – y)2}
= √{1 + x2 – 2x + 25 + y2 + 10y}
⇒ PC = √{26 + x2 – 2x + y2 + 10y}
Squaring PA and PB we get
{34 + x2 – 10x + y2 – 6y} = {50 + x2 – 10x + y2 + 10y}
⇒ – 16 = 16y
⇒ y = – 1
Squaring PB and PC we get
{50 + x2 – 2x + y2 + 10y} = {26 + x2 – 10x + y2 + 10y}
24 = – 8x
x = – 3
P(– 3, – 1)
If the points A(4, 3) and B(x, 5) lie on a circle with the centre O(2, 3), find the value of x.
OA = √{(4 – 2)2 + (3 – 3)2}
= √4
= 2
OB = √{(x – 2)2 + 4 }
= √{x2 + 4 – 4x + 4}
√{ 8 + x2 – 4x}
OA2 = OB2
4 = 8 + x2 – 4x
⇒ x2 – 4x + 4 = 0
⇒ x2 – 2x – 2x + 4 = 0
⇒ x(x– 2) – 2(x – 2) = 0
⇒ (x – 2) (x – 2) = 0
x = 2
If the point C(– 2, 3) is equidistant from the points A(3, – 1) and B(x, 8), find the values of x. Also, find the distance BC.
By distance formula
AC = √{(3 – (– 2))2 + (– 1 – 3)2}
= √{(5)2 + (– 4)2}
= √{25 + 16}
= √{41}
BC = √{(x –(– 2))2 + (8 – 3)2}
= √{(x + 2)2 + 52 }
= √{x2 + 4 + 2x + 25}
= √{x2 + 2x + 29}
AB = BC
√{x2 + 2x + 29} = √{41}
× = 2 or × = – 6
Since, AB = BC
BC = √41 units
If the point P(2, 2) is equidistant from the points A(– 2, k) and B(– 2k, – 3), find k. Also, find the length of AP.
AP = BP
AP = √{(– 2 – 2)2 + (k – 2)2}
= √{16 + k2 – 4k + 4}
= √(k2 – 2k + 20)
BP = √{(– 2k – 2)2 + (– 3 – 2)2}
= √{4k2 + 8k + 4 + 25}
= √(4k2 + 8k + 29)
Squaring AP and BP and equating them we get
k2 – 4k + 20 = 4k2 + 8k + 29
3k2 + 12k + 9 = 0
(k + 3)(k + 1) = 0
⇒ k = – 3
⇒ AP = √41units
Or k = – 1
⇒ AP = 5 units
If the point (x, y) is equidistant from the points (a + b, b – a) and (a – b, a + b), prove that bx = ay.
Let point P(x,y) , A(a + b,a – b) , B(a – b,a + b)
Then AP = BP
AP = √{((a + b) – x)2 + ((a – b) – y)2}
= √{(a + b)2 + x2 – 2(a + b)x + (a – b)2 + y2 – 2(a – b)y}
= √(a2 + b2 + 2ab + x2 – 2(a + b)x + b2 + a2 – 2ab + y2 – 2(a – b)y)
BP = √{((a – b) – x)2 + ((a + b) – y)2}
= √{(a – b)2 + x2 – 2(a – b)x + (a + b)2 + y2 – 2(a + b)y}
= √(a2 + b2 – 2ab + x2 – 2(a – b)x + b2 + a2 + 2ab + y2 – 2(a + b)y)
Squaring and Equating both we get
a2 + b2 + 2ab + x2 – 2(a + b)x + b2 + a2 – 2ab + y2 – 2(a – b)y = a2 + b2 – 2ab + x2 – 2(a – b)x + b2 + a2 + 2ab + y2 – 2(a + b)y
– 2(a + b)x – 2(a – b)y = – 2(a – b)x – 2(a + b)y
ax + bx + ay – by = ax – bx + ay + by
Hence
bx = ay
Using the distance formula, show that the given points are collinear:
(i) (1, – 1), (5, 2) and (9, 5)
(ii) (6, 9), (0, 1) and (– 6, – 7)
(iii) (– 1, – 1), (2, 3) and (8, 11)
(iv) (– 2, 5), (0, 1) and (2, – 3).
Three or more points are collinear, if slope of any two pairs of points is same. With three points A, B and C if Slope of AB = slope of BC = slope of AC
then A, B and C are collinear points.
Slope of any two points is given by:
(y2 – y1)/(x2 – x1).
(i) Slope of AB = (2 – (– 1))/(5 – 1) = 3/4
Slope of BC = (5 – 2)/(9 – 5) = 3/4
Slope of AB = slope of BC
Hence collinear.
(ii) Slope of AB = (1 – 9)/(0 – 6) = 8/6 = 4/3
Slope of BC = (– 6 – 0)/(– 7 – 1) = 6/6 = 1
Slope of AC = (– 7 – 9)/(– 6 – 6) = – 16/ – 12 = 4/3
Slope of AB = slope of AC
Hence collinear.
(iii) Slope of AB = ((3 – (– 1))/((2 – (– 1)) = 4/3
Slope of BC = (11 – 2)/(8 – 3) = 9/5 = 1
Slope of AC = ((11 – (– 1))/((8 – (– 1)) = 12/9 = 4/3
Slope of AB = slope of AC
Hence collinear.
(iv) Slope of AB = (1 – 5)/((0 – (– 2)) = – 4/2 = – 2
Slope of BC = (– 3 – 1)/(2 – 0) = – 4/2 = – 2
Slope of AB = slope of AB
Hence collinear.
Show that the points A(7, 10), B(– 2, 5) and C(3, – 4) are the vertices of an isosceles right triangle.
In an isosceles triangle any two sides are equal.
AB = √{(– 2 – 7)2 + (5 – 10)2}
= √{(– 9)2 + (– 5)2}
= √{81 + 25}
= √{106}
BC = √{(– 4 – 5)2 + (3 – (– 2))2}
= √{(– 9)2 + (5)2}
= √{81 + 25}
= √{106}
AB = BC
∴ It is an isosceles triangle.
Show that the points A(3, 0), B(6, 4) and C(– 1, 3) are the vertices of an isosceles right triangle.
In an isosceles triangle any two sides are equal.
AB = √{(6 – 3)2 + (4 – 0)2}
= √{(3)2 + (4)2}
= √{9 + 16}
= √{25} = 5 units
BC = √{(– 1 – 6)2 + (3 – 4)2}
= √{(– 7)2 + (– 1)2}
= √{49 + 1}
= √{50}
AC = √{(– 1 – 3)2 + (3 – 0)2}
= √{(– 4)2 + (3)2}
= √{16 + 9}
= √{25} = 5 units
AB = AC
∴ It is an isosceles triangle.
If A(5, 2), B(2, – 2) and C(– 2, t) are the vertices of a right triangle with ∠B = 90°, then find the value of t.
Given: A(5, 2), B(2, – 2) and C(– 2, t) are the vertices of a right triangle with ∠B = 90°
To find: The value of t.
Solution:
From the fig we have B = 90°,
so by Pythagoras theorem we have AC2 = AB2 + BC2
AC2 = (– 2 – 5)2 + (t – 2)2
= (– 7)2 + t2 + 4 – 2t
= 49 +t2 + 4 - 2t
= 53 + t2 – 2t
AB2 = (2 – 5)2 + (– 2 – 2)2
=(-3)2 + (–4)2
= 9 + 16
= 25
BC2 = (– 2 – 2)2 + (t + 2)2
= (– 4)2 + (t + 2)2
= 16 + t2 + 4 + 2t
= 20 + t2 + 2t
AB2 + BC2 = 25 + 20 + t2 + 2t
= 45 + t2 + 2t
AC2 = 53 + t2 – 2t
⇒ 53 + t2 – 2t = 45 + t2 + 2t
⇒ 53 - 45 = 4t⇒ 8 = 4t
⇒ t = 2
Prove that the points A(2, 4), B(2, 6) and C(2 + √3, 5) are the vertices of an equilateral triangle.
For an equilateral triangle
AB = BC = AC
AB = √{(6 – 4)2 + (2 – 2)2}
= √{(2)2 + 0}
= √{4 + 0}
= √{4} = 2 units
BC = √{(2 + √3 – 2)2 + (5 – 6)2}
= √{3 + (– 1)2}
= √{4} = 2 units
AC = √{(2 + √3 – 2)2 + (5 – 4)2}
= √{3 + (– 1)2}
= √{4} = 2 units
Hence , AB = BC = AC
∴ ABC is an equilateral triangle.
Show that the points (– 3, – 3), (3, 3) and (– 3√3, 3√3) are the vertices of an equilateral triangle.
Let the points be 3 (–3, –3), B (3, 3) and C (–3√3, 3√3)
Then, AB = √(3 + 3)2+( 3 + 3)2
=√(-6)2+(6)2
= √36+36
= √72
= 3√8
BC=√(-3√3+3)2+(3√3-3)2
= √(1-√3)232+(√3+1)232
= 3√[ 1+3-2√3+3+1+2√3]
= 3√8
CA = √(-3√3-3)2+(3√3-3)2
= √(-√3-1)232+(√3-1)232
= 3√[3+1+2√3+3+1-2√3]
=3√8
∵ AB = BC = CA
⇒ A, B, C are the vertices of an equilateral triangle.
Show that the points A(– 5, 6), B(3, 0) and C(9, 8) are the vertices of an isosceles right – angled triangle. Calculate its area.
AB = √{(0 – 6)2 + (3 – (– 5))2}
= √{(– 6)2 + (8)2}
= √{36 + 64}
= √{100} = 10 units
BC = √{(9 – 3)2 + (8 – 0)2}
= √{(6)2 + (8)2}
= √{36 + 64}
= √{100} = 10 units
AC = √{(9 – (– 5))2 + (8 – 6)2}
= √{(14)2 + (2)2}
= √{196 + 4}
= √{200}
For the right angled triangle
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
AC2 = 200
AB2 + AC2 = 100 + 100 = 200
Since AB = BC
∴ ABC is an isosceles triangle.
Area = 1/2 (AB) (BC)
= 1/2 (10) (10)
= 1/2 (100)
= 50 sq units
Show that the points 0(0, 0), A(3, √3) and B(3, – √3) are the vertices of an equilateral triangle. Find the area of this triangle.
OA = √{(√3)2 + (3 – 0)2}
= √{(3) + (3)2}
= √{3 + 9}
= √{12}
AB = √{(– √3 – √3)2 + (3 – 3)2}
= √{ – 2√3)2}
= √{12}
OB = √{(3 – 0)2 + (– √3 – 0)2}
= √{9 + 3}
= √{12}
Since OA = AB = OB , ∴ equilateral triangle.
Area = 1/2 [x1(y2 – y3) + x2(y3 – y1) + x3(y1 – y2)]
= 1/2[ – 3√3 – 3√3 ]
= – 3√3 sq units
Show that the following points are the vertices of a square:
A(3, 2), B(0, 5), C(– 3, 2) and D(0, – 1)
AB = √{(0 – 3)2 + (5 – 2)2} = √{9 + 9} = √18 units
BC = √{(– 3 – 0)2 + (2 – 5)2} = √{9 + 9} = √18 units
CD = √{(0 – (– 3))2 + (– 1 – 2)2} = √{9 + 9} = √18 units
DA = √{(0 – 3)2 + (– 1 – 2)2} = √{9 + 9} = √18 units
AC = √{(– 3 – 3)2} = √36 = 6 units
BD = √{(– 1 – 5)2} = √36 = 6 units
Since AB = BC = CD = DA and AC = BD
∴ ABCD is a square.
Show that the following points are the vertices of a square:
A(6, 2), B(2, 1), C(1, 5) and D(5, 6)
AB = √{(2 – 6)2 + (1 – 2)2} = √{16 + 1} = √17 units
BC = √{(1 – 2)2 + (5 – 1)2} = √{1 + 16} = √17 units
CD = √{(5 – 1)2 + (6 – 5)2} = √{16 + 1} = √17 units
DA = √{(5 – 6)2 + (6 – 2)2} = √{16 + 1} = √17 units
AC = √{(1 – 6)2 + (5 – 2)2} = √{25 + 9} = √34 units
BD = √{(5 – 2)2 + (6 – 1)2} = √{25 + 9} = √34units
Since AB = BC = CD = DA and AC = BD
∴ ABCD is a square.
Show that the following points are the vertices of a square:
A(0, – 2), B(3, 1), C(0, 4) and D(– 3, 1)
AB = √{(3 – 0)2 + (1 – (– 2))2} = √{9 + 9} = √18 units
BC = √{(0 – 3)2 + (4 – 1)2} = √{9 + 9} = √18 units
CD = √{(– 3 – 0)2 + (1 – 4)2} = √{9 + 9} = √18 units
DA = √{(– 3 – 0)2 + (1 – (– 2))2} = √{9 + 9} = √18 units
AC = √{ (4 – (– 2))2} = √{36} = 6 units
BD = √{(– 3 – 3)2 + (1 – 1)2} = √{36} = 6units
Since AB = BC = CD = DA and AC = BD
∴ ABCD is a square.
Show that the points A(– 3, 2), B(– 5, – 5), C(2, – 3) and D(4, 4) are the vertices of a rhombus. Find the area of this rhombus. HINT Area of a rhombus = 1/2 × (product of its diagonals).
AC = √{(2 – (– 3))2 + (– 32)2} = √{25 + 25} = √50 units
BD = √{(4 – (– 5))2 + (4 – (– 5))2} = √{81 + 81} = √162 units
Area = 1/2× (product of diagonals)
= 1/2 × √50 × √162
= 45 sq units
Show that the points A(3, 0), B(4, 5), C(– 1, 4) and D(– 2, – 1) are the vertices of a rhombus. Find its area.
AB = √{(4 – 3)2 + (5 – 0)2} = √{1 + 25} = √26 units
BC = √{(– 1 – 4)2 + (4 – 5)2} = √{25 + 1} = √26 units
CD = √{(– 2 – (– 1))2 + (– 1 – 4)2} = √{1 + 25} = √26 units
DA = √{(– 2 – 3)2 + (0 – 1)2} = √{25 + 1} = √26 units
AC = √{ (– 1 – 3)2 + (4 – 0)2} = √{32}
BD = √{(– 2 – 4)2 + (– 1 – 5)2} = √{36 + 36} = 6√2units
Since AB = BC = CD = DA
Hence, ABCD is a rhombus
Area = 1/2 × (product of diagonals)
= 1/2 × 4√2 × 6√2
= 24 sq units
Show that the points A(6, 1), B(8, 2), C(9, 4) and D(7, 3) are the vertices of a rhombus. Find its area.
AB = √{(8 – 6)2 + (2 – 1)2} = √{4 + 1} = √5 units
BC = √{(9 – 8)2 + (4 – 2)2} = √{1 + 4} = √5 units
CD = √{(7 – 9)2 + (3 – 4)2} = √{4 + 1} = √5 units
DA = √{(7 – 6)2 + (3 – 1)2} = √{1 + 4} = √5 units
AC = √{ (9 – 6)2 + (4 – 1)2} = √(9 + 9) = 3√2 units
BD = √{(7 – 8)2 + (3 – 2)2} = √{1 + 1} = √2 units
Since AB = BC = CD = DA
Hence, ABCD is a rhombus
Area = 1/2 × (product of diagonals)
= 1/2 × 3√2 × √2
= 3 sq units
Show that the points A(2, 1), B(5, 2), C(6, 4) and D(3, 3) are the angular points of a parallelogram. Is this figure a rectangle?
AB = √{(5 – 2)2 + (2 – 1)2} = √{9 + 1} = √10 units
BC = √{(6 – 5)2 + (4 – 2)2} = √{1 + 4} = √5 units
CD = √{(3 – 6)2 + (3 – 4)2} = √{9 + 1} = √10 units
DA = √{(3 – 2)2 + (3 – 1)2} = √{1 + 4} = √5 units
Since AB = CD and BC = DA
∴ ABCD is Parallelogram
AC = √{(6 – 2)2 + (4 – 1)2} = √{16 + 9} = 5 units
For a Rectangle
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
Here AC2 = 25
But AB2 + BC2 = 15
∴ ABCD is not a rectangle
Show that A(1, 2), B(4, 3), C(6, 6) and D(3, 5) are the vertices of a parallelogram. Show that ABCD is not a rectangle.
AB = √{(4 – 1)2 + (3 – 2)2} = √{9 + 1} = √10 units
BC = √{(6 – 4)2 + (6 – 3)2} = √{4 + 9} = √13 units
CD = √{(6 – 3)2 + (5 – 6)2} = √{9 + 1} = √10 units
DA = √{(3 – 1)2 + (5 – 2)2} = √{4 + 9} = √13 units
AB = CD and BC = DA
∴ ABCD is a parallelogram ∴
AC = √{(6 – 1)2 + (6 – 2)2} = √{25 + 16} = √41 units
For a Rectangle
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
Here AC2 = 41
But AB2 + BC2 = 23
∴ ABCD is not a rectangle
Show that the following points are the vertices of a rectangle:
A(– 4, – 1), B(– 2, – 4), C(4, 0) and D(2, 3)
A(– 4, – 1), B(– 2, – 4), C(4, 0) and D(2, 3)
AB = √{(– 2 – (– 4))2 + (– 4 – (– 1))2}
= √{4 + 9} = √13units
BC = √{(4 – (– 2))2 + (0 – (– 4))2}
= √{36 + 16} = √52units
CD = √{(2 – 4)2 + (3 – 0)2}
= √{4 + 9} = √13 units
DA = √{(2 – (– 4))2 + (3 – (– 1))2}
= √{36 + 16} = √52units
AB = CD and BC = DA
AC = √{(4 – (– 4))2 + (0 – (– 1))2}
= √{64 + 1} = √65 units
For a Rectangle
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
Here AC2 = 65
But AB2 + BC2 = 13 + 52 = 65
∴ ABCD is a rectangle
Show that the following points are the vertices of a rectangle:
A(2, – 2), B(14, 10), C(11, 13) and D(– 1, 1)
AB = √{(14 – 2)2 + (10 – (– 2))2}
= √{144 + 144} = √288
BC = √{(11 – 14)2 + (10 – 13)2}
= √{9 + 9} = √18 units
CD = √{(– 1 – 11)2 + (1 – 13)2}
= √{144 + 144}
= √288 units
DA = √{(– 1 – 2)2 + (1 – (– 2))2}
= √{9 + 9} = √18units
AB = CD and BC = DA
AC = √{(11 – 2)2 + (13 – (– 2))2}
= √{81 + 225}
= √306 units
For a Rectangle
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
Here AC2 = 306
But AB2 + BC2 = 288 + 18 = 306
∴ ABCD is a rectangle
Show that the following points are the vertices of a rectangle:
A(0, – 4), B(6, 2), C(3, 5) and D(– 3, – 1)
AB = √{(6 – 0)2 + (2 – (– 4))2}
= √{36 + 36}
= √72units
BC = √{(3 – 6)2 + (5 – 2)2}
= √{9 + 9}
= √18units
CD = √{(3 – (– 3))2 + (– 1 – 5)2}
= √{36 + 36}
= √72 units
DA = √{(– 3 – 0)2 + (– 1 – (– 4))2}
= √{9 + 9}
= √18units
AB = CD and BC = DA
AC = √{(3 – 0)2 + (5 – (– 4))2}
= √{9 + 81}
= √90 units
For a Rectangle
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
Here AC2 = 90
But AB2 + BC2 = 72 + 18 = 90
∴ ABCD is a rectangle
Find the coordinates of the point which divides the join of A(– 1, 7) and B(4, – 3) in the ratio 2 : 3.
Let the point P(x,y) divides AB
Then
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (2 × 4 + 3 × (– 1))/2 + 3
= (8 – 3) /5
= 5/5 = 1
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (2 × (– 3) + 3 × 7)/ 5
= (– 6 + 21)/5
= 15 / 5 = 3
= (1, 3)
Find the coordinates of the point which divides the join of A(– 5, 11) and B(4, – 7) in the ratio 7 : 2.
Let the point P(x,y) divides AB
Then
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (7 × 4 + 2 × (– 5))/7 + 2
= (28 – 10) /9
= 18/9 = 2
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (7 × (– 7) + 2 × 11)/ 9
= (– 49 + 22)/9
= – 27 / 9 = – 3
= (2, – 3)
If the coordinates of points A and B are (– 2, – 2) and (2, – 4) respectively, find the coordinates of the point P such that AP = 3/7 AB, where P lies on the line segment AB.
Let the point P(x,y) divides AB
Then
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (3 × 2) + 4x (– 2))/ 3 + 4
= (6 – 8)/7
= – 2/7
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (3 × (– 4) + 4 × (– 2))/ 7
= (– 12 – 8)/ 7
= – 20 / 7
Point A lies on the line segment PQ joining P(6, – 6) and Q(– 4, – 1) in such a way that . If the point A also lies on the line 3x + k(y + 1) = 0, find the value of k.
Let the point P(x,y) divides AB
Then
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (2 × (– 4) + 3 × 6)/2 + 3
= (– 8 + 18) /5
= 10/5 = 2
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (2 × (– 1) + 3 x( – 6))/ 5
= (– 2 – 18)/5
= – 20 / 5 = – 4
If the point A also lies on the line 3x + k(y + 1) = 0
Then
3 × 2 + k(– 4 + 1) = 0
6 – 3k = 0
6 = 3k
k = 2
Points P, Q, R and S divide the line segment joining the points A(1, 2) and B(6, 7) in five equal parts. Find the coordinates of the points P, Q and R.
P divides the segment AB in ratio 1:4
Q divides the segment AB in ratio 2:3
R divides the segment AB in ratio 3:2
For coordinates of P
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × 6 + 4 × 1)/1 + 4
= (6 + 4) /5
= 10/5 = 2
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1x 7 + 4 × 2)/5
= (7 + 8)/5
= 15 / 5 = 3
= (2, 3)
For coordinates of Q
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (2x 6 + 3x 1)/5
= (12 + 3) /5
= 15/5 = 3
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (2 × 7 + 3 × 2)/ 5
= (14 + 6)/5
= 20 / 5 = 4
= (3,4)
For coordinates of R
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (3 × 6 + 2 × 1)/5
= (18 + 2) /5
= 20/5 = 4
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (3 × 7 + 2 × 2)/ 5
= (21 + 4)/5
= 25 / 5 = 5
= (4,5)
Hence
P(2, 3), Q(3, 4), R(4, 5)
Points P, Q and R in that order are dividing a line segment joining A(1, 6) and B(5, – 2) in four equal parts. Find the coordinates of P, Q and R.
P divides the segment AB in ratio 1:3
Q divides the segment AB in ratio 2:2
R divides the segment AB in ratio 3:1
For coordinates of P
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × 5 + 3 × 1)/1 + 3
= (5 + 3) /4
= 8/4 = 2
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1× (– 2) + 3 × 6)/4
= (– 2 + 18)/5
= 16 / 4 = 4
= (2, 4)
For coordinates of Q
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (2x 5 + 2x 1)/4
= (10 + 2) /4
= 12/4 = 3
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (2 × (– 2) + 2 × 6)/ 4
= (– 4 + 12)/4
= 8 / 4 = 2
= (3,2)
For coordinates of R
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (3x 5 + 1x 1)/4
= (15 + 1) /4
= 16/4 = 4
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (3 × (– 2) + 1 × 6)/ 4
= (– 6 + 6)/4
= 0/ 4 = 0
= (4,0)
∴ the coordinates are P(2, 4), Q(3, 2), R (4, 0)
The line segment joining the points A(3, – 4) and B(1, 2) is trisected at the points P(p, – 2) and Q(5/3, q). Find the values of p and q.
P divides the segment AB in ratio 1:2
Q divides the segment AB in ratio 2:1
For coordinates of P
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × 1 + 2 × 3)/1 + 2
= (1 + 6) /3
= 7/3 = p
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1x2 + 2 × (– 4))/3
= (2 – 8)/3
= – 6/ 3 = – 2
For coordinates of Q
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (2x 1 + 1x 3)/3
= (2 + 3) /3
= 5/3
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (2 × 2 + 1 × (– 4))/3
= (4 – 4)/3
= 0/ 3
= 0 = q
p = 7/3 , q = 0
Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining
A(3, 0) and B (– 5, 4)
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × (– 5) + 1x 3)/1 + 1
= (– 5 + 3) /2
= – 2/2 = – 1
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1x 4 + 1x 0)/2
= (4 + 0)/2
= 4 / 2 = 2
(– 1, 2)
Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining
P(– 11, – 8) and Q(8, – 2).
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × 8 + 1x (– 11)/1 + 1
= (8 – 11) /2
= – 3/2
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1x (– 2) + 1x – 8)/2
= (– 2 – 8)/2
= – 10 / 2 = – 5
If (2, p) is the midpoint of the line segment joining the points A(6, – 5) and B(– 2, 11), find the value of p.
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × (– 2) + 1x 6)/1 + 1
= (– 2 + 6) /2
= 4/2 = 2
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1x 11 + 1x (– 5))/2
= (11 – 5)/2
= 6 / 2 = 3
p = 3
The midpoint of the line segment joining A(2a, 4) and B(– 2, 3b) is C(1, 2a + 1). Find the values of a and b.
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × (– 2) + 1× 2a)/1 + 1
= (– 2 + 2a) /2
(– 2 + 2a)/2 = 1
– 2 + 2a = 2
2a = 4
a = 2
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × 3b + 1 ×4)/2
= (3b + 4)/2
(3b + 4)/2 = 2a + 1
(3b + 4)/2 = 5
(3b + 4) = 10
3b = 6
b = 2
a = 2, b = 2
The line segment joining A(– 2, 9) and B(6, 3) is a diameter of a circle with centre C. Find the coordinates of C.
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × 6 + 1x (– 2)/1 + 1
= (6 – 2) /2
= 4/2 = 2
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1x 3 + 1x 9)/2
= (3 + 9)/2
= 12 / 2 = 6
C(2,6)
Find the coordinates of a point A, where AB is a diameter of a circle with centre C(2, – 3) and the other end of the diameter is B(1, 4).
Let the coordinates of A be × & y. So A(X,Y) and B(1,4)
2 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
2 = (1 × 1 + 1 × X)/1 + 1
2 = (1 + X) /2
1 + X = 4
× = 3
– 3 = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
– 3 = (1× 4 + 1 × Y)/2
– 3 = (4 + Y)/2
(4 + Y) = – 6
Y = – 10
A(3, – 10)
In what ratio does the point P(2, 5) divide the join of A(8, 2) and B(– 6, 9)?
2 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
2 = (m1 × (– 6) + m2 8)/ m1 + m2
2 = (– 6m1 + 8m2 ) / m1 + m2
– 6m1 + 8m2 = 2(m1 + m2 )
– 8m1 + 6m2 = 0
5 = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
5 = (m1 × 9 + m2 2)/ m1 + m2
5 = (9m1 + 2m2 ) / m1 + m2
9m1 + 2m2 = 5(m1 + m2)
4m1 + 3m2 = 0
Solving for m1 and m2 we get
m1 = 3
m2 = 4
3:4
Find the ratio in which the point divides the line segment joining the points and B(2, – 5).
3/4 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
3/4 = (m1 × 2 + m2 (1/2))/ m1 + m2
3/4 = (2m1 + m2 /2) / m1 + m2
6m1 + 6m2 = 16m1 + 4m2
6m1 – 2m2 = 0
5/12 = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
5/12 = (m1 × (– 5) + m2 (3/2))/ m1 + m2
5/12 = (– 5m1 + 3m2 /2) / m1 + m2
– 120m1 + 36m2 = 10(m1 + m2)
130m1 – 26m2 = 0
Solving for m1 and m2 we get
m1 = 1
m2 = 5
1:5
Find the ratio in which the point P(m, 6) divides the join of A(– 4, 3) and B(2, 8). Also, find the value of m.
6 = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
6 = (m1 × 8 + m2 3)/ m1 + m2
6 = (8m1 + 3m2 ) / m1 + m2
8m1 + 8m2 = 6(m1 + m2)
2m1 – 3m2 = 0
m1:m2 = 3:2
Now,
m = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
m = (m1 × 2 + m2 (– 4))/ m1 + m2
m = (2m1 – 4m2 ) / m1 + m2
2m1 – 4m2 = m(m1 + m2 )
Putting the values of m1 & m2
m = – 2/5
Hence, 3:2, m = – 2/5
Find the ratio in which the point (– 3, k) divides the join of A(– 5, – 4) and B(– 2, 3). Also, find the value of k. [CBSE 2007]
– 3 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
– 3 = (m1 × (– 2) + m2 (– 5))/ m1 + m2
– 3 = (– 2m1 – 5m2 ) / m1 + m2
– 2m1 – 5m2 = – 3(m1 + m2 )
2m1 + 5m2 = 3(m1 + m2 )
m1 – 2m2 = 0
m1:m2 = 1:2
Now,
K = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
K = (m1 × 3 + m2(– 4))/ m1 + m2
K = (3m1 – 4m2 ) / m1 + m2
3m1 – 4m2 = k(m1 + m2)
Putting the values of m1 & m2
k = 2/3
Hence,2:1, k = 2/3
In what ratio is the line segment joining A(2, – 3) and B(5, 6) divided by the x – axis? Also, find the coordinates of the point of division.
The segment is divided by x – axis i.e the coordinates are (x,0)
x = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
x = (m1 × 5 + m2 2)/ m1 + m2
x = (5m1 + 2m2 ) / m1 + m2
5m1 + 2m2 = x(m1 + m2 )
(5 – x)m1 + (2 – x)m2 = 0
0 = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
0 = (m1 × 6 + m2(– 3))/ m1 + m2
0 = (6m1 – 3m2 ) / m1 + m2
6m1 – 3m2 = 0
Solving for m1 and m2 we get
m1 = 1
m2 = 2
(1 : 2),
Putting the values of m1 and m2
x = 3
Hence coordinates are (3,0)
In what ratio is the line segment joining the points A(– 2, – 3) and B(3, 7) divided by the y – axis? Also, find the coordinates of the point of division.
The segment is divided by y – axis i.e the coordinates are (0,y)
0 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
0 = (m1 × 3 + m2 (– 2))/ m1 + m2
0 = (3m1 – 2m2 ) / m1 + m2
3m1 – 2m2 = 0
m1 = 2
m2 = 3
(2:3)
y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
y = (m1 × 7 + m2(– 3))/ m1 + m2
y = (7m1 – 3m2 ) / m1 + m2
7m1 – 3m2 = y(m1 + m2)
Putting the values of m1 and m2
y = 1
In what ratio does the line x – y – 2 = 0 divide the line segment joining the points A (3, –1) and B(8, 9)?
The line segment joining any two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) y2 is given as:
⇒
⇒ y + 1 = 10/5 (x-3)
⇒ y + 1 = 2(x-3)
⇒ y + 1 = 2x – 6
⇒ 2x – y = 7..eq(1) is the equation of line segment.
Now, we have to find the point of intersection of eq (1) & the given line: x – y- 2 = 0
2x – y = 7
& x – y – 2 = 0
2x – 7 = x – 2
⇒ x = 7- 2
⇒ x = 5
And, y = 3
Let us say this point divides the line segment in the ratio of k1:k2
Then,
⇒ 5k1 + 5k2 = 8k1 + 3k2
⇒ 5k1 - 8k1 + 5k2 - 3k2= 0
⇒ -3k1 + 2k2 = 0
⇒
Find the lengths of the medians of a ΔABC whose vertices are A(0, – 1), B(2, 1) and C(0, 3).
For coordinates of median AD segment BC will be taken
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × 0 + 1x 2)/1 + 1
= (0 + 2) /2
= 2/2 = 1
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1x 3 + 1x 1)/2
= (3 + 1)/2
= 4 / 2 = 2
D(1,2)
By distance Formula
AD = √(1 – 0)2 + (2 + 1)2
= √1 + 9
= √10
For coordinates of BE, segment AC will be taken
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × 0 + 1x 0)/1 + 1
= (0 + 0) /2
= 0/2 = 0
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1x 3 + 1x (– 1))/2
= (3 – 1)/2
= 2 / 2 = 1
∴ E(0,1)
By distance Formula
BE = √(0 – 2)2 + (1 – 1)2
= √4 + 0
= √4 = 2
For coordinates of median CF segment AB will be taken
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × 2 + 1x 0)/1 + 1
= (2 + 0) /2
= 2/2 = 1
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1x(– 1) + 1x 1)/2
= (– 1 + 1)/2
= 0 / 2 = 0
F(1,0)
By distance Formula
CF = √(1 – 0)2 + (0 – 3)2
= √1 + 9
= √10
AD = √10 units, BE = 2 units, CF = √10 units
Find the centroid of ΔABC whose vertices are A(– 1, 0), B(5, – 2) and C(8, 2)
First we need to calculate the coordinates of median
For coordinates of median AD segment BC will be taken
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (1 × 8 + 1x 5)/1 + 1
= (8 + 5) /2
= 13/2
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (1x 2 + 1x (– 2))/2
= (0)/2
= 0 / 2 = 0
D(13/2,0)
The centroid of the triangle divides the median in the ratio 2:1
By section formula,
X = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
= (2 × 13/2 + 1x (– 1))/2 + 1
= (13 – 1) /3
= 12/3 = 4
Y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (2x 0 + 1x 0)/2 + 1
= 0/3
= 0
∴ G coordinate is (4, 0)
If G(– 2, 1) is the centroid of a ΔABC and two of its vertices are A(1, – 6) and B(– 5, 2), find the third vertex of the triangle.
The figure is shonw as:
– 2 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
– 2 = (2 × x + 1x 1)/2 + 1
– 2 = (2x + 1) /3
– 6 = 2x + 1
– 7 = 2x
⇒ x = – 7/2
1 = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
1 = (2x y + 1x (– 6))/3
1 = (2y – 6)/2
2 = 2y – 6
8 = 2y
⇒ y = 4
D(– 7/2,4)
Now for BC
– 7/2 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
– 7/2 = (1 × x + 1x (– 5))/1 + 1
– 7/2 = (x – 5) /2
– 7 = x – 5
– 7 + 5 = x
⇒ x = – 2
4 = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
4 = (1 × y + 1x 2)/2
4 = (y + 2)/2
8 = y + 2
⇒ y = 6
Hence, C(– 2, 6)
Find the third vertex of a ΔABC if two of its vertices are B(– 3, 1) and C(0, – 2), and its centroid is at the origin.
Coordinate of D on median on BC
x = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
x = (1 × 0 + 1x (– 3))/1 + 1
x = (0 – 3) /2
x = – 3/2
y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
y = (1 × (– 2) + 1x 1)/2
y = (– 2 + 1)/2
2y = – 1
y = – 1/2
D(– 3/2, – 1/2)
Now for AD we have D(– 3/2, – 1/2) and Centroid C(0,0)
0 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
0 = (2 × (– 3/2) + 1x x)/2 + 1
0 = (– 3 + x) /3
– 3 + x = 0
x = 3
0 = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
0 = (2 × (– 1/2) + 1x y)/2 + 1
0 = (– 1 + y)/3
– 1 + y = 0
y = 1
Hence, A(3, 1)
Show that the points A(3,1), B(0, – 2), C(1, 1) and D(4, 4) are the vertices of a parallelogram ABCD.
We know that if diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, then the quadrilateral is parallelogram
Given,So,
If ABCD is a parallelogram,
the coordinates of the mid-point of the AC = Coordinates of the mid-point of the BD
Coordinates of mid-point of AC
Coordinates of mid-point of BD
= (2, 1)
Hence, ABCD is a parallelogram.
If the points P(a, – 11), Q(5, b), R(2, 15) and S(1, 1) are the vertices of a parallelogram PQRS, find the values of a and b.
We know that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other
So the coordinates of the mid – point of the PR = Coordinates of the mid – point of the QS
{(2 + a)/2,(15 – 11)/2} = {(5 + 1)/2,(b + 1)/2}
2 + a = 6
a = 4
15 – 11 = b + 1
4 = b + 1
b = 3
Hence, a = 4, b = 3
If three consecutive vertices of a parallelogram ABCD are A(1, – 2), B(3, 6) and C(5, 10), find its fourth vertex D.
Coordinate of mid – point of AC = {(1 + 5)/2,(– 2 + 10)/2}
implies (3,4)
This is equal to the coordinates of mid – point of BD
3 = (3 + x)/2
6 = 3 + x
x = 3
4 = (6 + y)/2
8 = (6 + y)
y = 2
Hence, D(3, 2)
In what ratio does y – axis divide the line segment joining the points (– 4, 7) and (3, – 7)?
Let the coordinate of the point on y axis be (0,y)
0 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
0 = (m13 + m2(– 4))/ m1 + m2
0 = (3m1 – 4m2)/ m1 + m2
(3m1 – 4m2) = 0
3m1 = 4m2
m1: m2 = 4:3
If the point lies on the line segment joining the points A(3, – 5) and B(– 7, 9) then find the ratio in which P divides AB. Also, find the value of y.
Given: The points P(1/2, y) lies on the line AB.
Then,
1/2 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
1/2 = (m1(– 7) + m23)/ m1 + m2
1/2 = (– 7m1 + 3m2)/ m1 + m2
(m1 + m2) = – 14 m1 + 6 m2
15m1 = 5m2
m1: m2 = 3:5
y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
y = (3 × 9 + 5x (– 5))/3 + 5
y = (27 – 25)/8
y = 2/8
y = 1/4
Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points A(3, – 3) and B(– 2, 7) is divided by x – axis. Also, find the point of division.
Let the coordinate of the point on x axis be (x,0)
0 = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
0 = (m17 + m2(– 3)/ m1 + m2
0 = (7m1 – 3m2)/ m1 + m2
7m1 – 3m2 = 0
7 m1 = 3m2
m1 : m2 = 3:7
x = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
x = (3 x(– 2) + 7 × 3)/ 10
× = (– 6 + 21)/ 10
x = 15/10
x = 3/2
Hence the coordinate of the point be (3/2, 0)
The base QR of an equilateral triangle PQR lies on x – axis. The coordinates of the point Q are (– 4, 0) and origin is the midpoint of the base. Find the coordinates of the points P and R.
Let QR be the base
Since origin is mid – point O(0,0) of QR
Then the coordinates of R(x,y) is given by
(– 4 + x)/2 = 0
x = 4
(0 + y)/2 = 0
y = 0
R(4,0)
Distance of QR = √(4 + 4)2 + 0
QR = 8
∴ PR = 8
Let P(x,y)
8 = √(4 – x)2 + (0 – y)2
64 = 16 + x2 – 8x + y2
Since it will lie on x axis
∴ × = 0
64 = 16 + y2
48 = y2
y = 4√3 or – 4√3
Hence,
P(0, 4√3) or P(0, – 4√3) and R(4, 0)
The base BC of an equilateral triangle ABC lies on y-axis. The coordinates of point C are (0, –3). The origin is the midpoint of the base. Find the coordinates of the points A and B. Also, find the coordinates of another point D such that ABCD is a rhombus.
Given: The base (BC) of the equilateral triangle ABC lies on y - axis, where, C has the coordinates: (0, - 3).The origin is the midpoint of the base.
To find: The coordinates of the points A and B. Also, the coordinates of another point D such that ABCD is a rhombus.Now, Δ ABC is an equilateral triangle
∴ AB = AC = BC …(1)
By symmetry the coordinate A lies on x axis.
Also D is another point such that ABCD is rhombus and every side of rhombus is equal to each other.
So For this condition to be possible D will also lie on x axis.
Now,
Let coordinates of A be (x,0),B be (0,y) and D be ( -x,0).
The figures are shown below:
...... (a)BC = √(0 - 0)2 + ( - 3 - y)2
⇒ BC = √0 + 9 + y2 + 6y
⇒ BC = √9 + y2 + 6y
Now, AC = √(0 - x)2 + ( - 3 - 0)2
⇒ AC = √x2 + ( - 3)2
⇒ AC = √(x2 + 9)
And
AB = √(0 - x)2 + (y - 0)2
⇒ AB = √x2 + y2
From (1)
AB = AC
⇒ √x2 + y2 = √x2 + 9
Taking square on both sides we get,
x2 + y2 = x2 + 9
⇒ y2 = 9
⇒ y = ± 3
Since B lies in positive y direction.
∴ The coordinates of B are (0,3)
Now from (1) AB = BC
⇒√ x2 + y2 = √9 + y2 + 6y
Take square on both sides
⇒ x2 + y2 = 9 + y2 + 6y
⇒ x2 = 9 + 6y
Put the value of y to get,
⇒ x2 = 9 + 6(3)
⇒ x2 = 9 + 18
⇒ x2 = 27
⇒ x = ± 3√3
Hence the coordinates of A can be ( 3√3,0) or ( - 3√3,0)
Also, ABCD is a rhombus.
⇒ AB = BC = DC = BD
So coordinates of D will be ( -3√3,0) or ( 3√3,0)
Hence coordinates are A( 3√3,0) , B(0,3) , D( - 3√3,0)
Or coordinates are A( -3√3,0) , B(0,3) , D( 3√3,0)
Find the ratio in which the point P(– 1, y) lying on the line segment joining points A(– 3, 10) and B(6, – 8) divides it. Also, find the value of y.
– 1 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
– 1 = (m16 + m2(– 3))/ m1 + m2
– 1 = (6m1 – 3m2)/ m1 + m2
(6m1 – 3m2) = – m1 – m2
7m1 = 2 m2
m1: m2 = 2:7
y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
= (2x(– 8) + 7 × 10)/9
= (– 16 + 70)/9
= 54 / 9
y = 6
ABCD is a rectangle formed by the points A(– 1, – 1), B(– 1, 4), C(5, 4) and D(5, – 1). If P, Q, R and S be the midpoints of AB, BC, CD, and DA respectively, show that PQRS is a rhombus.
The figure is shown below:
P(x,y) = (– 1 – 1)/2 , (4 – 1)/2
= (– 1,3/2)
Q(x,y) = (5 – 1)/2 , (4 + 4)/2
= (2,4)
R(x,y) = (5 + 5)/2 , (– 1 + 4)/2
= (5,3/2)
S(x,y) = (5 – 1)/2 , (– 1 – 1)/2
= (2, – 1)
Coordinates of mid – point of PR = Coordinates of mid – point of QS
Coordinates of mid – point of PR = {(5 – 1)/2 ,(3/2 + 3/2)/2} = (2,3/2)
Coordinates of mid – point of QS = {(2 + 2)/2 , (– 1 + 4)/2 = (2,3/2)
Hence PQRS is a Rhombus.
The midpoint P of the line segment joining the points A(– 10, 4) and B(– 2, 0) lies on the line segment joining the points C(– 9, – 4) and D(– 4, y). Find the ratio in which P divides CD. Also, find the value of y.
For P(x,y)
X = (– 10 – 2)/2 = – 6
Y = (4 + 0)/2 = 2
Thus, P(– 6,2)
Now
– 6 = (m1x2 + m2x1)/ m1 + m2
– 6 = (m1(– 4) + m2(– 9))/ m1 + m2
– 6 = (– 4m1 – 9m2)/ m1 + m2
– 6(m1 + m2) = – 4 m1 – 9 m2
– 2m1 = – 3m2
m1:m2 = 3:2,
2 = (m1y2 + m2y1)/ m1 + m2
2 = (3 × y + 2x (– 4))/5
2 = (3y – 8)/5
10 = 3y – 8
3y = 18
y = 6
Find the area of ΔABC whose vertices are:
A(1, 2), B(–2, 3) and C(–3, –4)
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(1(–2 + 3)–2(–4–2)–3(2–3))
= 1/2(1 + 12 + 3)
= 8 sq units
Find the area of ΔABC whose vertices are:
A(–5, 7), B(–4, –5) and C(4, 5)
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(–5(–5–5)–4(5–7) + 4(7 + 5))
= 1/2(–50 + 8 + 48)
= 5 sq units
Find the area of ΔABC whose vertices are:
A(3, 8), B(–4, 2) and C(5, –1)
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(3(2 + 1)–4(–1–8) + 5(8–2))
= 1/2(9 + 36 + 30)
= 1/2(75)
= 37.5 sq units
Find the area of ΔABC whose vertices are:
A(10, –6), B(2, 5) and C(–1, 3)
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(10(5–3) + 2(3 + 6)–1(–6–5))
= 1/2(20 + 18 + 11)
= 1/2(49)
= 24.5 sq units
Find the area of quadrilateral ABCD whose vertices are A(3, –1), B(9, –5), C(14, 0) and D(9, 19).
For triangle ABC
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(3(–5–0) + 9(0 + 1) + 14(–1 + 5))
= 1/2(–15 + 9 + 56)
= 1/2(50)
= 25
For triangle ACD
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(3(0–19) + 14(19 + 1) + 9(–1–0))
= 1/2(–57 + 280–9)
= 1/2(214)
= 107
Area of ABCD = Area of ABC + Area of ACD
= 25 + 107
= 132 sq units
Find the area of quadrilateral PQRS whose vertices are P(–5, –3), Q(–4, – 6), R(2, –3) and S(1, 2).
For triangle PQR
Area of triangle
= l1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))l
= 1/2(–5(–6 + 3)–4(–3 + 3) + 2(–3 + 6))
= 1/2(15 + 0 + 6)
= 1/2(21)
For triangle PRS
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(–5(–3–2) + 2(2–(–3)) + 1(–3 + 3))
= 1/2(25 + 10 + 0)
= 1/2(35)
Area of ABCD = Area of ABC + Area of ACD
= 21/2 + 35/ 2
= 28 sq units
Find the area of quadrilateral ABCD whose vertices are A(–3, –1), B(–2, – 4), C(4, –1) and D(3, 4).
We divide quadrilateral in two triangles, such that
Area of ABCD = Area of ΔABC + Area of ΔACD
We know area of a triangle, if it’s coordinates are A(x1, y1), B(x2, y2) and C(x3, y3) is
Area of ACD
Area of ABCD = Area of ABC + Area of ACD
= 28 sq units
Find the area of quadrilateral ABCD whose vertices are A(–5, 7), B(–4, –5), C(–1, – 6) and D(4, 5).
For triangle ABC
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(–5(–5 + 6)–4(–6–7)–1(7 + 5))
= 1/2(–5 + 52–12)
= 1/2(35)
For triangle ACD
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(–5(–6–5)–1(5–7) + 4(7 + 6))
= 1/2(–55 + 2 + 52)
= 1/2(1)
Area of ABCD = Area of ABC + Area of ACD
= 18 sq units
Find the area of the triangle formed by joining the midpoints of the sides of the triangle whose vertices are A(2, 1), B(4, 3) and C(2, 5).
By applying section formula we get the coordinates of mid points of AB,BC and AC.
Mid point of AB = P = {(2 + 4)/2,(1 + 3)/2}
P = (3,2)
Mid point of BC = Q = {(4 + 2)/2,(3 + 5)/2}
Q = (3,4)
Mid point of AC = R = {(2 + 2)/2,(1 + 5)/2}
R = (2,3)
For triangle PQR
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(3(4–3) + 3(3–2) + 2(2–4))
= 1/2(3 + 3–4)
= 1/2(2)
= 1 sq unit
A(7, –3), B(5, 3) and C(3, –1) are the vertices of a ΔABC and AD is its median. Prove that the median AD divides ΔABC into two triangles of equal areas.
D = {(3 + 5)/2,(3–1)/2} = (4,1)
For triangle ABD
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(7(3–1) + 5(1 + 3) + 4(–3–3))
= 1/2(14 + 20–24)
= 1/2(10)
= 5 sq unit
For triangle ACD
Area of triangle
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(7(–1–1) + 3(1 + 3) + 4(–3 + 1))
= 1/2(–14 + 12–8)
= 1/2(10)
= 5 sq unit
Hence area of triangle ABD and ACD is equal.
Find the area of ΔABC with A(1, –4) and midpoints of sides through A being (2, –1) and (0, –1).
The diagram is given below:
Coordinates of B
2 = (1 + x)/2 [by section formula]
4 = 1 + x
X = 3
–1 = (–4 + y)/2
–2 = (–4 + y)
Y = 2
∴ the coordinates of B(3,2)
Coordinates of C [by section formula]
0 = (1 + x)/2
0 = (1 + x)
x = –1
–1 = (–4 + y)/2
–2 = (–4 + y)
Y = 2
∴ the coordinates of point C are (–1,2)
Now, Area of triangle ABC
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(1(2–2) + 3(2 + 4)–1(–4–2))
= 1/2(0 + 18 + 6)
= 1/2(24)
= 12 sq unit
A(6, 1), B(8, 2) and C(9, 4) are the vertices of a parallelogram ABCD. If E is the midpoint of DC, find the area of ΔADE.
Let (x, y) be the coordinates of D and ( x’, y' ) be the coordinates of E. since the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other at the same point, therefore
(x + 8)/2 = (6 + 9)/2
X = 7
(y + 2)/2 = (1 + 4)/2
Y = 3
Thus, the coordinates of D are (7,3)
E is the midpoint of DC,
therefore
x’ = (7 + 9)/2 = 8
y’ = (3 + 4)/2 = 7/2
Thus, the coordinates of E are ( 8,7/ 2)
Let A(x1,y1) = A(6,1), E(x2,y2) = (8,7/2) and D(x3,y3) = D(7,3)
Now Area
= 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
= 1/2(6(7/2–3) + 8(3–1) + 7(1–7/2))
= 1/2(3/2)
= 3/4 sq unit
Hence, the area of the triangle ΔADE is 3/4 sq. units.
If the vertices of ΔABC be A(1, –3), B(4, p) and C(–9, 7) and its area is 15 square units, find the values of p.
Area = 15
⇒ Δ = 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
15 = 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
15 = 1/2(1(p–7) + 4(7 + 3)–9(–3–p))
15 = 1/2(10p + 16)
|10p + 16| = 30
10p + 16 = 30 or –30
Hence, p = −9 or p = −3.
Find the value of k so that the area of the triangle with verticesn5 rticles1 A(k + 1,1), B(4, –3) and C(7, –k) is 6 square units.
Δ = 6
⇒ Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
6 = 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
6 = 1/2(k + 1(–3 + k) + 4(–k–1) + 7(1 + 3))
6 = 1/2(k2–2k–3–4k–4 + 28)
k2 – 6k + 9 = 0
k = 3
For what value of k(k > 0) is the area of the triangle with vertices (–2,5) and (k, –4) and (2k + 1,10) equal to 53 square units?
Given the area of triangle, Δ = 53
⇒ Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
53 = 1/2{–2(–4–10) + k(10–5) + 2k + 1(5 + 4)}
53 = 1/2{28 + 5k + 9(2k + 1)}
106 = (28 + 5k + 18k + 9)
37 + 3k = 106
23k = 69
k = 3
Show that the following points are collinear:
A(2, – 2), B(–3, 8) and C(–1, 4)
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Given, the area of the triangle, Δ = 0
⇒ Δ = 1/2(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))
⇒ Δ = 1/2{2 (8– 4) + (–3) (4 + 2) –1 (2– 8)}
⇒ Δ = 1/2 {8–18 + 10}
⇒ Δ = 0
Hence the points A(2, – 2), B(–3, 8) and C(–1, 4) are collinear.
Show that the following points are collinear:
A(–5, 1), B(5, 5) and C(10, 7)
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
⇒ Δ = 1/2 {(x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2))}
⇒ Δ = 1/2{–5(5– 7) + 5 (7–1) + 10 (1–5) }
⇒ Δ = 1/2{10 + 30–40}
⇒ Δ = 0
Hence collinear.
Show that the following points are collinear:
A(5, 1), B(1, –1) and C(11, 4)
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Δ = 0
Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
⇒ Δ = 1/2{5(–1– 4) + 1 (4– 1) + 11 (1 + 1)}
⇒ 1/2{–25 + 3 + 22}
= 0
Hence collinear
Show that the following points are collinear:
A(8, 1), B(3, –4) and C(2, –5)
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Δ = 0
Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
⇒ 1/2{8(–4 + 5) + 3 (–5–1) + 2 (1 + 4)}
⇒ 1/2{8–18 + 10}
= 0
Hence collinear.
Find the value of x for which the points A(x, 2), B(–3, –4) and C(7, –5) are collinear.
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Δ = 0
Δ = 1/2 {x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
⇒ Δ = 1/2{x(–4 + 5)–3 (–5– 2) + 7 (2 + 4)} = 0
⇒ Δ = 1/2{x + 21 + 42} = 0
x = –63
For what value of x are the points A(–3, 12), B(7, 6) and C(x, 9) collinear?
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Δ = 0
Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
⇒ Δ = 1/2{–3(6–9) + 7 (9 – 12) + x(12– 6)} = 0
⇒ (–3)(–3) + 7(–3) + 6x = 0
⇒ 9–21 + 6x = 0
6x = 12
x = 2
For what value of y are the points P(1, 4), Q(3, y) and R(–3, 16) are collinear?
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Δ = 0
Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
⇒ Δ = 1/2{1(y–16) + 3 (16–4)–3 (4–y)} = 0
⇒ y–16 + 36–12 + 3y = 0
⇒ 8 + 4y = 0
⇒ 4y = –8
y = –2
Find the value of y for which the points A(–3, 9), B(2, y) and C(4, –5) are collinear.
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Δ = 0
Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
⇒ Δ = 1/2{–3(y + 5) + 2 (–5–9) + 4 (9–y)} = 0
⇒ –3y–15–28 + 36–4y = 0
⇒ 7y = 36–43
y = –1
For what values of k are the points A(8, 1), B( 3, –2k) and C(k, –5) collinear.
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Δ = 0
Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
⇒ Δ = 1/2{8(–2k + 5) + 3 (–5–1) + k (1 + 2k)} = 0
⇒ –16k + 40–18 + k + 2k2 = 0
⇒ 2k2 + 15k + 22 = 0
⇒ 2k2–11k–14k + 22 = 0
⇒ K(2k–11)–2(2k–11) = 0
k = 2 or k =
Find a relation between x and y, if the points A(2, 1), B(x, y) and C(7, 5) are collinear.
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Δ = 0
Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
⇒ Δ = 1/2{2(y–5) + x (5– 1) + 7 (1– y)}
⇒ 2y–10 + 4x–7–7y = 0
⇒ 4x –5y – 3 = 0
Find a relation between x and y, if the points A(x, y), B(–5, 7) and C(–4, 5) are collinear.
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Δ = 0
Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
⇒ Δ = 1/2{x (7–5) + (–5) (–5–y) –4 (y– 7)}
⇒ 7x–5x–25 + 5y–4y + 28 = 0
⇒ 2x + y + 3 = 0
Prove that the points A(a, 0), B(0, b) and C(1, 1) are collinear, if
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Δ = 0
Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)} = 0
⇒ Δ = 1/2{a(b– 1) + 0 (1– 0) + 1 (0– b)} = 0
⇒ (ab–a–b) = 0
Dividing the equation by ab.
1–1/b–1/a
1–(1/a + 1/b)
1–1 = 0
Hence collinear.
If the points P(–3, 9), Q(a, b) and R(4, –5) are collinear and a + b = 1, find the values of a and b.
To show that the points are collinear, we show that the area of triangle is equilateral = 0
Δ = 0
Δ = 1/2{x1(y2−y3) + x2(y3−y1) + x3(y1−y2)}
⇒ Δ = 1/2{–3 (b + 5) + a (–5–9) + 4 (9–b)} = 0
⇒ –3b–150–14a + 36–4b = 0
2a + b = 3
Now solving a + b =1 and 2a + b = 3 we get a = 2 and b = −1.
Hence a = 2, b = –1
Points A(-1, y) and B(5, 7) lie on a circle with centre O(2, - 3y). Find the values of y.
The distance of any point which lies on the circumference of the circle from the centre of the circle is called radius.
∴ OA = OB = Radius of given Circle
taking square on both sides, we get-
OA2 = OB2
⇒ (-1-2)2 + [y-(-3y)]2 = (5-2)2 + [7-(-3y)]2
[using distance formula, the distance between points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is equal to units.]
⇒ 9 + 16y2 = 9 + (7 + 3y)2
⇒ 16y2 = 49 + 42y + 9y2
⇒ 7y2 - 42y - 49 = 0
⇒ 7(y2-6y-7) = 0
⇒ y2-7y + y-7 = 0
⇒ y(y-7) + 1(y-7) = 0
⇒ (y + 1)(y-7) = 0
∴ y = 7 or y = -1
Thus, possible values of y are 7 or -1.
If the point A(0, 2) is equidistant from the points B(3, p) and C(p, 5), find p.
According to question-
AB = AC
taking square on both sides, we get-
AB2 = AC2
⇒ (0-3)2 + (2-p)2 = (0-p)2 + (2-5)2
[using distance formula, the distance between points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is equal to units.]
⇒ 9 + 4 + p2 - 4p = p2 + 9
⇒ 4p-4 = 0
⇒ 4p = 4
∴ p = 1
Thus, the value of p is 1.
ABCD is a rectangle whose three vertices are B(4, 0), C(4, 3) and D(0, 3). Find the length of one of its diagonal.
fig.1
Clearly from fig.1, One of the diagonals of the rectangle ABCD is BD.
Length of diagonal BD is given by-
√(16 + 9)
= √25
= 5 units
If the point P(k -1, 2) is equidistant from the points A(3, k) and B(k, 5), find the values of k.
According to question-
AP = BP
taking square on both sides, we get-
AP2 = BP2
⇒ (k-4)2 + (2-k)2 = (-1)2 + (2-5)2
[using distance formula, the distance between points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is equal to units.]
⇒ k2 - 8k + 16 + 4 + k2 - 4k = 1 + 9
⇒ 2k2 - 12k + 20 = 10
⇒ 2k2 - 12k + 10 = 0
⇒ 2(k2-6k + 5) = 0
⇒ (k2-5k-k + 5) = 0
⇒ k(k-5)-1(k-5) = 0
⇒ (k-1)(k-5) = 0
∴ k = 1 or k = 5
Thus, the value of k is 1 or 5.
Find the ratio in which the point P(x, 2) divides the join of A(12, 5) and B(4, -3).
Let the point P(x, 2) divides the join of A(12, 5) and B(4, -3) in the ratio of m:n.
fig.2
Recall that if (x,y) ≡ (a,b) then x = a and y = b
∴ assume that
(x,y) ≡ (x,2)
(x1,y1) ≡ (12,5)
and, (x2,y2) ≡ (4,-3)
Now, Using Section Formula-
⇒ 2m + 2n = -3m + 5n
⇒ 5m = 3n
∴ m:n = 3:5
Thus, the required ratio is 3:5.
Prove that the diagonals of a rectangle ABCD with vertices A(2, -1), B(5, -1), C(5, 6) and D(2, 6) are equal and bisect each other.
fig.3
Length of diagonal AC is given by-
√(9 + 49)
= √58 units
Length of diagonal BD is given by-
= √(9 + 49)
= √58 units
Clearly, the length of the diagonals of the rectangle ABCD are equal.
Mid-point of Diagonal AC is given by
Similarly, Mid-point of Diagonal BD is given by
Clearly, the coordinates of mid-point of both the diagonals coincide i.e. diagonals of the rectangle bisect each other.
Find the lengths of the medians AD and BE of ΔABC whose vertices are A(7, -3), B(5, 3) and C(3, -1).
A median of a triangle is a line segment joining a vertex to the midpoint of the opposing side, bisecting it.
fig.4
Mid-point of side BC opposite to vertex A i.e. coordinates of point D is given by-
= (4,1)
Mid-point of side AC opposite to vertex B i.e. coordinates of point E is given by-
= (5,-2)
Length of Median AD is given by-
= √(9 + 16)
= √25
= 5 units
Length of Median BE is given by-
= √(0 + 52 )
= √25
= 5 units
Thus, Length of Medians AD and BE are same which is equal to 5 units.
If the point C(k, 4) divides the join of A(2, 6) and B(5, 1) in the ratio 2 : 3 then find the value of k.
Given that point C(k, 4) divides the join of A(2, 6) and B(5, 1) in the ratio 2 : 3.
∴ m:n = 2:3
Recall that if (x,y) ≡ (a,b) then x = a and y = b
Let (x,y) ≡ (k,4)
(x1,y1) ≡ (2,6)
and, (x2,y2) ≡ (5,1)
Now, Using Section Formula-
On dividing numerator and denominator of R.H.S by n, we get-
∴ k = (16/5)
Thus the value of k is (16/5).
Find the point on x-axis which is equidistant from points A(-1, 0) and B(5, 0).
Let the point on the x-axis which is equidistant from points A(-1,0) and B(5,0) i.e. the point which divides the line segment AB in the ratio 1:1 be C(x,0).
∴ m:n = 1:1
Recall that if (x,y) ≡ (a,b) then x = a and y = b
Let (x,y) ≡ (x,0)
(x1,y1) ≡ (-1,0)
and (x2,y2) ≡ (5,0)
Using Section Formula,
⇒ x = (4/2) = 2
Thus, the point on the x-axis which is equidistant from points A(-1,0) and B(5,0) is P(2,0).
Find the distance between the points .
The distance between the points and is given by- [using distance formula, the distance between points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is equal to units.]
= 2 units
Find the value of a, so that the point (3, a) lies on the line represented by 2x - 3y = 5.
Since the point (3, a) lies on the line represented by 2x - 3y = 5
Thus, the point (3,a) will satisfy the above linear equation
∴ 2×(3) - 3×(a) = 5
⇒ 3a = 6-5
⇒ 3a = 1
∴ a = (1/3)
Thus, the value of a is (1/3).
If the points A(4, 3) and B(x, 5) lie on the circle with centre 0(2, 3), find the value of x.
The distance of any point which lies on the circumference of the circle from the centre of the circle is called radius.
∴ OA = OB = Radius of given Circle
taking square on both sides, we get-
OA2 = OB2
⇒ (2-4)2 + (3-3)2 = (2-x)2 + (3-5)2
[using distance formula, the distance between points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is equal to units.]
⇒ (-2)2 + 0 = x2-4x + 4 + (-2)2
⇒ x2-4x + 4 = 0
⇒ (x-2)2 = 0
∴ x = 2
Thus, the value of x is 2.
If P(x, y) is equidistant from the points A(7,1) and B(3, 5), find the relation between x and y.
According to question-
AP = BP
taking square on both sides, we get-
AP2 = BP2
⇒ (7-x)2 + (1-y)2 = (3-x)2 + (5-y)2
[using distance formula, the distance between points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is equal to units.]
⇒ x2 - 14x + 49 + y2 - 2y + 1 = x2 - 6x + 9 + y2 - 10y + 25
⇒ -8x + 8y + 16 = 0
⇒ -8(x-y-2) = 0
⇒ x-y-2 = 0
∴ x-y = 2
This is the required relation between x and y.
If the centroid of ΔABC having vertices A(a, b), B(b, c) and C(c, a) is the origin, then find the value of (a + b + c).
Every triangle has exactly three medians, one from each vertex, and they all intersect each other at a common point which is called centroid.
fig.5
In the fig.5, Let AD, BE and CF be the medians of ΔABC and point G be the centroid.
We know that-
Centroid of a Δ divides the medians of the Δ in the ratio 2:1.
Mid-point of side BC i.e. coordinates of point D is given by
Let the coordinates of the centroid G be (x,y).
Since centroid G divides the median AD in the ratio 2:1 i.e.
AG:GD = 2:1
∴ using section-formula, the coordinates of centroid is given by-
Now, according to question-
Centroid of ΔABC having vertices A(a, b), B(b, c) and C(c, a) is the origin.
Thus, the value of a + b + c is 0.
Find the centroid of ΔABC whose vertices are A(2, 2), B(-4, -4) and C(5, - 8).
The centroid of a Δ whose vertices are (x1,y1), (x2,y2) and (x3,y3) is given by-
∴ centroid of the given ΔABC ≡ [ (2-4 + 5)/3 , (2-4-8)/3 ]
≡ (1,-10/3)
Thus, the centroid of the given triangle ABC is (1,-10/3).
In what ratio does the point C(4, 5) divide the join of A(2, 3) and B(7, 8)?
Let the ratio in which the point C(4, 5) divide the join of A(2, 3) and B(7, 8) be m:n.
Recall that if (x,y) ≡ (a,b) then x = a and y = b
Let (x,y) ≡ (4,5)
(x1,y1) ≡ (2,3)
and, (x2,y2) ≡ (7,8)
Now, Using Section Formula-
⇒ 4m + 4n = 7m + 2n
⇒ 3m = 2n
∴ m:n = 2:3
Thus, the required ratio is 2:3.
If the points A(2, 3), B(4, k) and C(6, -3) are collinear, find the value of k.
If the three points are collinear then the area of the triangle formed by them will be zero.
Area of a Δ ABC whose vertices are A(x1,y1), B(x2,y2) and C(x3,y3) is given by-
∴ Area of given Δ ABC = 0
⇒ √(2(k-(-3)) + 4(-3-3) + 6(3-k) ) = 0
squaring both sides, we get-
2(k + 3) + 4(-6) + 6(3-k) = 0
⇒ 2k + 6-24 + 18-6k = 0
⇒ -4k + 24-24 = 0
∴ k = 0
Thus, the value of k is zero.
The distance of the point P(-6, 8) from the origin is
A. 8
B. 2√7
C. 6
D. 10
The distance between any two points P1(x1, y1) and P2(x2, y2) is given by the following formula:
From the question we have,
⇒ P1(x1, y1) = (0, 0)…………co-ordinates of origin
⇒ P2(x2, y2) = (-6, 8)…………co-ordinates of point
⇒
⇒ d = √(36 + 64 )
⇒ d = √100
⇒ d = 10 units
Therefore the distance between the point and origin is 10 units.
The distance of the point (-3, 4) from x-axis is
A. 3
B. -3
C. 4
D. 5
The distance of any point from x-axis can be determined the modulus or absolute value of the y-coordinate of that point and in similar manner the distance of any point from y-axis can be determined the modulus or absolute value of the x-coordinate of that point
The modulus of y-coordinate is taken because distance cannot be negative.
In this case the y-coordinate is 4 and hence the distance of point from x-axis is 4 units.
The point on x-axis which is equidistant from points A(-1, 0) and B(5, 0) is
A. (0, 2)
B. (2, 0)
C. (3, 0)
D. (0, 3)
⇒ For the point to be equidistant, the point has to be the midpoint of the line joining the points A and B.
⇒ If P(x, y) is the midpoint of the line joining AB then By Midpoint Formula we have,
⇒ and y
Finding x co-ordinate of midpoint:
⇒
⇒
⇒ x = 2
Finding y- co-ordinate of midpoint:
⇒
⇒ y = 0
Therefore the point which is equidistant from A and B is P(2,0).
If R(5, 6) is the midpoint of the line segment AB joining the points A(6, 5) and B(4, y) then y equals
A. 5
B. 7
C. 12
D. 6
⇒ If P(x, y) is the midpoint of the line joining AB then By Midpoint Formula we have,
⇒ and y
Finding the value of y:
⇒
⇒
⇒ 12 = 5 + y
⇒ y = 12 – 5
⇒ y = 7
Therefore the value of y is 7
If the point C(k, 4) divides the join of the points A(2, 6) and B(5, 1) in the ratio 2 : 3 then the value of k is
A. 16
B.
C.
D.
⇒ If P(x, y) is the dividing point of the line joining AB then By Section Formula we have,
⇒ and y
where m and n is the ratio in which the point C divides the line AB
Finding the value of k:
⇒ m = 2 and n = 3
⇒
⇒
The value of k is 16/5.
The perimeter of the triangle with vertices (0, 4), (0, 0) and (3, 0) is
A. (7 + √5)
B. 5
C. 10
D. 12
The perimeter is the addition of lengths of all sides.
Let the points be A = (0, 4), B = (0, 0) and C = (3, 0).
The distance between any two points P1(x1, y1) and P2(x2, y2) is given by the following formula:
⇒
⇒ Distance AB =
=
= 4
⇒ Distance BC =
=
= 3
⇒ Distance AC =
= √(9 + 16)
= √25
= 5
∴ Perimeter = 3 + 4 + 5
= 12
Therefore the perimeter of triangle is 12.
If A(1, 3), B(-1, 2), C(2, 5) and D(x, 4) are the vertices of a llgm ABCD then the value of x is
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 3/2
Since the given quadrilateral is a parallelogram, the length of parallel sides is equal.
So by distance formula,
⇒ Distance AB =
= √(4 + 1)
= √5
⇒ Distance CD =
=
⇒ Distance CD = Distance AB
⇒ =
Squaring both sides
⇒ 5 = (x-2)2 + 1
⇒ 4 = (x-2)2
Taking square root of both sides
⇒ 2 = x-2
⇒ x = 4
or
⇒ -2 = x-2
⇒ x = 0
Therefore the value of x can be 0 or 4.
If the points A(x, 2), B(-3, -4) and C(7, -5) are collinear then the value of x is
A. -63
B. 63
C. 60
D. -60
Three points A, B, C are said to be collinear if,
Area of triangle formed by three points is zero
The formula of Area of Triangle of three points is given as follows:
⇒ A = 0
= 0
⇒ 1/2 × {[(x + 3) × 1] – [6× -10]} = 0
⇒ x + 3 + 60 = 0
⇒ x = -63
Therefore the value of x is -63.
The area of a triangle with vertices A(5, 0), B(8, 0) and C(8, 4) in square units is
A. 20
B. 12
C. 6
D. 16
⇒ Formula of Area of Triangle of three points is given as follows:
⇒ Area, A
=
= 1/2 × {[-3× -4] -0}
= 1/2 × 12
= 6
Therefore the area of a triangle in square units is 6.
The area of ΔABC with vertices A(a, 0), O(0, 0) and B(0, b) in square units is
A. ab
B. 1/2 ab
C. 1/2 a2b2
D. 1/2 b2
⇒ Formula of Area of Triangle of three points is given as follows:
⇒ Area, A
=
= (ab)/2
Therefore the area of the triangle is ab/2.
If is the midpoint of the line segment joining the points A(-6, 5) and B(-2, 3) then the value of a is
A. -8
B. 3
C. -4
D. 4
If P(x, y) is the midpoint of the line joining AB then By Midpoint Formula we have,
⇒ and y
⇒
⇒ a = -8
Therefore the value of a is -8.
ABCD is a rectangle whose three vertices are B(4, 0), C(4, 3) and D(0, 3). The length of one of its diagonals is
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 25
Distance BD is the length of one of its diagonal.
⇒ So by distance formula,
⇒ Distance BD =
=
=
= 5
Therefore the length of diagonal is 5 units.
The coordinates of the point P dividing the line segment joining the points A(1, 3) and B(4, 6) in the ratio 2: 1 is
A. (2, 4)
B. (3, 5)
C. (4, 2)
D. (5, 3)
If P(x, y) is the dividing point of the line joining AB then By Section Formula we have,
⇒ and y
where m and n is the ratio in which the point C divides the line AB
Finding the x-coordinate of P:
⇒
⇒
⇒ x = 3
Finding the y-coordinate of P:
⇒
⇒
⇒ y = 5
Therefore the coordinates of P is (3,5).
If the coordinates of one end of a diameter of a circle are (2, 3) and the coordinates of its center are (-2, 5), then the coordinates of the other end of the diameter are
A. (-6, 7)
B. (6, -7)
C. (4, 2)
D. (5, 3)
Since the center divides the diameter into two equal halves.
⇒ Therefore by Midpoint Formula we have,
⇒ and y
Finding the coordinates of another end of diameter:
Finding x-coordinate:
⇒
⇒ -4 = 2 + x2
⇒ x2 = -4-2
⇒ x2 = -6
Finding y-coordinate:
⇒
⇒ 10 = 3 + y2
⇒ y2 = 10-3
⇒ y2 = 7
Therefore the coordinates of another end of diameter are (-6, 7).
In the given figure P(5, -3) and Q(3, y) are the points of trisection of the line segment joining A(7, -2) and B(1, -5). Then, y equals
A. 2
B. 4 A
C. -4
D. –5/2
From the given diagram, we come to know
⇒ AP = PQ = QB
⇒ Therefore the point P divides the line internally in the ratio 1:2 and Q divides the line in the ratio 2: 1
⇒ Then by section formula the y-coordinate of point Q which divide the line AB is given as
⇒
⇒ y = -12/3
⇒ y = -4
Therefore the value of y is -4.
The midpoint of segment AB is P(0, 4). If the coordinates of B are (-2, 3), then the coordinates of A are
A. (2, 5)
B. (-2, -5)
C. (2, 9)
D. (-2, 11)
⇒ Therefore by Midpoint Formula we have,
⇒ and y
Finding the coordinates of the end of A:
⇒ Finding x-coordinate:
⇒
⇒ x2 = 2
Finding y-coordinate:
⇒
⇒ 8 = 3 + y2
⇒ y2 = 8-3
⇒ y2 = 5
Therefore the coordinates of the end of A are (2, 5).
The point P which divides the line segment joining the points A(2, -5) and B(5, 2) in the ratio 2 : 3 lies in the quadrant
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
If P(x, y) is the dividing point of the line joining AB then By Section Formula we have,
⇒ and
⇒ where m and n is the ratio in which the point C divides the line AB
Finding the x-coordinate of P:
⇒
⇒
⇒ x = 16/3
Finding the y-coordinate of P:
⇒
⇒
⇒ y = -11/3
Therefore the coordinates of P is (16/3, -11/3).
Since in fourth quadrant x-coordinate is positive and y-coordinate is negative.
Therefore the point P lies in the fourth quadrant.
If A(-6, 7) and B(-1, -5) are two given points then the distance 2AB is
A. 13
B. 26
C. 169
D. 238
⇒
⇒ Distance AB =
=
= √(25 + 144 )
= √(169 )
= 13
⇒ Distance 2AB = 2×13
= 26 units.
Therefore the distance 2AB is 26 units.
Which point on the x-axis is equidistant from the points A(7, 6) and B(-3, 4)?
A. (0, 4)
B. (-4, 0)
C. (3, 0)
D. (0, 3)
⇒ Point on x-axis means its y-coordinate is zero.
⇒ Let the point be P(x, 0)
Using the distance formula,
⇒
⇒ Distance AP = Distance BP
⇒ (x-7)2 + (0-6)2 = (x + 3)2 + (0-4)2
⇒ x2 + 49-14x + 36 = x2 + 9 + 6x + 16
⇒ 49-9 + 36-16 = 6x + 14x
⇒ 40 + 20 = 20x
⇒ x = 60/20
x = 3
Therefore the coordinate of P is (3,0).
The distance of P(3, 4) from the x-axis is
A. 3 units
B. 4 units
C. 5 units
D. 1 unit
The distance of any point from x-axis can be determined the modulus or absolute value of the y-coordinate of that point and in a similar manner, the distance of any point from y-axis can be determined the modulus or absolute value of the x-coordinate of that point
The modulus of y-coordinate is taken because distance cannot be negative.
In this case, the y-coordinate is 4 and hence the distance of the point from x-axis is 4 units.
In what ratio does the x-axis divide the join of A(2, -3) and B(5, 6)?
A. 2 :3
B. 3 :5
C. 1 : 2
D. 2:1
⇒ Let the ratio be k:1.
⇒ Then by section formula the coordinates of point which divide the line AB is given as
⇒ Since the point lies on x-axis its y-coordinate is zero.
⇒ = 0
⇒ 6k = 3
⇒ k = 1/2
Therefore the ratio in which x-axis divide the line AB is 1:2.
In what ratio does the y-axis divide the join of P(-4, 2) and Q(8, 3)?
A. 3 : 1
B. 1 : 3
C. 2:1
D. 1 : 2
⇒ Let the ratio be k:1.
⇒ Then by section formula the coordinates of point which divide the line AB is given as
⇒ Since the point lies on y-axis its x-coordinate is zero.
⇒ = 0
⇒ 8k = 4
⇒ k = 1/2
Therefore the ratio in which x-axis divide the line AB is 1:2.
If P(-1, 1) is the midpoint of the line segment joining A(-3, b) and B(1, b + 4) then b = ?
A. 1
B. -1
C. 2
D. 0
∴ by Midpoint Formula we have,
⇒ and y
Finding value of b:
⇒
⇒ 2 = 2b + 4
⇒ 2 – 4 = 2b
⇒ b = -2/2
⇒ b = -1
Therefore the value of b is -1.
The line 2x + y - 4 = 0 divides the line segment joining A(2, -2) and B(3, 7) in the ratio
A. 2 :5
B. 2:9
C. 2:7
D. 2 :3
⇒ Let 2x + y = 4 ………….. (1)
Finding the equation of line formed by AB:
Finding slope:
⇒
⇒
⇒ m = 9
The equation of line AB:
⇒ y – y1 = m×(x-x1)
⇒ y-(-2) = 9×(x-2)
⇒ y + 2 = 9x – 18
⇒ 9x – y = 20……………… (2)
When we solve the two equations simultaneously, we get point of intersection of two lines.
⇒ Adding (1) and (2)
⇒ 11x = 24
⇒ x = 24/11
⇒ Substituting the value of x in (1)
⇒ 2×24/11 + y = 4
⇒ y = 4 – 48/11
⇒ y = -4/11
let us assume the line divides the segment AB in the ratio k:1
Then by section formula, the coordinates of point which divide the line AB is given as
Since we know x-coordinate of the point
⇒
⇒ 33k + 22 = 24k + 24
⇒ 9k = 2
⇒ k = 2:9
Therefore the line 2x + y -4 = 0 divides the line segment AB into the ratio 2:9.
If A(4, 2), B(6, 5) and C(1, 4) be the vertices of ∆ABC and AD is a median, then the coordinates of D are
A.
B.
C.
D. none of these
Since the AD is median, it divides the line BC into two equal halves. So D acts as the midpoint of line BC.
If D(x, y) is the midpoint of the line joining BC then By Midpoint Formula we have,
⇒ and y
Finding x co-ordinate of midpoint:
⇒
⇒
⇒ x = 7/2
Finding y- co-ordinate of midpoint:
⇒
⇒ y = 9/2
Therefore the point which is equidistant from A and B is P(7/2,9/2).
If A(-1, 0), B(5, -2) and C(8, 2) are the vertices of a ∆ABC then its centroid is
A. (12, 0)
B. (6, 0)
C. (0, 6)
D. (4, 0)
Let P(x, y) be the centroid of the triangle
⇒ Finding the x-coordinate of P:
⇒
⇒
⇒ x = 4
Finding the y-coordinate of P:
⇒
⇒ y = 0
Therefore the coordinates of P are (4, 0).
Two vertices of ABC are A (-1, 4) and B(5, 2) and its centroid is G(0, -3). Then, the coordinates of C are
A. (4, 3)
B. (4, 15)
C. (-4, -15)
D. (-15, -4)
Finding the x-coordinate of C:
⇒
⇒ x = -4
Finding the y-coordinate of P:
⇒
⇒ -9 = 6 + y
⇒ y = -15
Therefore the coordinates of P are (-4, -15).
The points A(-4, 0), B(4, 0) and C(0, 3) are the vertices of a triangle, which is
A. isosceles
B. equilateral
C. scalene
D. right-angled
The distance between any two points P1(x1, y1) and P2(x2, y2) is given by the following formula:
⇒
⇒ Distance AB =
=
= 8
⇒ Distance BC =
=
= 5
⇒ Distance AC =
= √(9 + 16)
= √25
= 5
Since the length of two sides is equal, given triangle is an isosceles triangle.
The points P(0, 6), Q(-5, 3) and R(3, 1) are the vertices of a triangle, which is
A. equilateral
B. isosceles
C. scalene
D. none of these
The distance between any two points P1(x1, y1) and P2(x2, y2) is given by the following formula:
⇒
⇒ Distance AB =
= √(25 + 9)
= √34
⇒ Distance BC =
= √(64 + 4)
= √68
⇒ Distance AC =
= √(9 + 25)
= √34
Since the length of two sides is equal, given triangle is an isosceles triangle.
⇒ The given triangle also satisfy Pythagoras Theorem in following way:
BC2 = AC2 + AB2
Therefore the given triangle is also right-angled triangle.
If the points A(2, 3), B(5, k) and C(6, 7) are collinear then
A. k = 4
B. k = 6
C.
D.
Three points A, B, C are said to be collinear if,
Area of triangle formed by three points is zero
The formula of Area of Triangle of three points is given as follows:
Area, A = 0
⇒ = 0
⇒ 1/2 × {[-3k + 21] – [-3 + k]} = 0
⇒ -4k + 21 + 3 = 0
⇒ 4k = 24
⇒ k = 6
Therefore the value of k is 6.
If the points A(1. 2), O(0, 0) and C(a, b) are collinear then
A. a = b
B. a = 2b
C. 2a = b
D. a + b = 0
Three points A, B, C are said to be collinear if,
Area of triangle formed by three points is zero
⇒ Formula of Area of Triangle of three points is given as follows:
⇒ Area, A = 0
⇒ = 0
⇒ 1/2 × {[-b×1] – [-a×2]} = 0
⇒ 2a-b = 0
⇒ 2a = b
Hence Proved
The area of ΔABC with vertices A(3, 0), B(7, 0) and C(8, 4) is
A. 14 sq units
B. 28 sq units
C. 8 sq units
D. 6 sq units
The formula of Area of Triangle of three points is given as follows:
Area, A
=
= 1/2 × {[-4× -4] - 0}
= 8 sq. units
Therefore the area of the triangle is 8 sq. units.
AOBC is a rectangle whose the vertices are A(0, 3), O(0, 0) and B(5, 0). The length of each of its diagonals is
A. 5 units
B. 3 units
C. 4 units
D. √34 units
Distance BD is the length of one of its diagonal.
So by distance formula,
Distance AB =
= √(25 + 9)
= √34 units
Therefore the length of diagonal is √34 units.
If the distance between the point A(4, p) and B(1, 0) is 5 then
A. p = 4 only
B. p = -4 only
C. p = ± 4
D. p = 0
The distance between any two points P1(x1, y1) and P2(x2, y2) is given by the following formula:
⇒ From the question we have,
⇒ A = (4, p)
⇒ B = (1, 0)
⇒ d = 5
⇒
⇒ Squaring both sides
⇒ 25 = (-3)2 + p2
⇒ 25 = 9 + p2
⇒ p2 = 25 – 9
⇒ p2 = 16
⇒ p = ±4
Therefore the value of p is ±4.